Fig. 2

On the top, the traditional model of LUTS/BPH management and treatment, centred on disease’s characteristics and based on international guidelines and algorithms, derived by an Evidence Based Medicine approach. On the bottom, we suggest an implementation of the traditional model, through a strong collaboration between GPs and Urologists and a patient-centred model, with active participation of the patient during diagnostic evaluation and decision-making process. This novel model takes in account not only the disease’s characteristics but also the psychological dimensions of the illness experience